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330lbs Bodybuilding Beast Threatens UFC Legend After $500K Offer Comes to Light; Sets Eyes on Jake Paul Next

Published 01/03/2023, 12:46 AM EST

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The combat sports world offers countless paradoxes to its fans. From heated altercations and brawls to bitter feuds, the combat sports world thrills its fans like no other sports. It often involves fights being set up between two opponents from completely different combat sports backgrounds. The fight world also may be considered a bit harsh for the retired ones because they too are vulnerable to being dragged into fights via call-outs from the younger and more flamboyant ones.

A similar incident was witnessed recently as the noted 330 lbs weighing bodybuilder ‘Big Boy’ appeared on a video posted by TMZ sports. Big Boy revealed that he was ready to fight the UFC legend, Tito Ortiz, who had reportedly called him out for a boxing showdown.

Big Boy revealed having a half-million-dollar payday for the Tito Ortiz fight

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The TMZ Sports reporter threw a volley of questions to Big Boy about his boxing bout against Ortiz. The reporter asked, “I think you’re beefing with Tito Ortiz. What’s going on with that?”. Big boy replied,Oh yeah. He trying to call me out, he’s trying to have a payday with me, wants to talk hand so I said, let’s run it”.

Big Boy also revealed that the fight will definitely take place if Ortiz doesn’t bitch out” of it. The TMZ reporter questioned, “What’s the payday lookin like?” The bodybuilder revealed the insane amount which would be their payday stating, “Man, at least a half a million, you know”.

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Big Boy exhibited “One hundred percent” confidence while stating, I don’t feel like I can beat him, I am gonna beat him.” The TMZ reporter further questioned, “You’re a bodybuilder obviously, do you feel that’s gonna give you a leg up on Tito?”

But Big Boy turned humble with this answer stating, No, so, for sure not. I respect all fighters, one hundred percent. He’s a world champion, I’ve looked up to him and I respect him.” But Big Boy opinionated that ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’ was past his prime stating, “But, you know I think he’s past his prime. I think I am more explosive, stronger and I got more game than him, everything, all in one. So, I think it’s his time, I’m really gonna retire his a**.”

Big Boy eyed a first-round knockout for Tito Ortiz and picked Jake Paul as his next rival

The TMZ reporter turned inquisitive about Big Boy’s preferred way to defeat Ortiz. She questioned, You’re gonna knock him out?”. Big Boy oozed confidence as he stated, “Yeah, for sure. Guaranteed”.

I’m gonna just go ahead and say the first round”.

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Some might even agree that Big boy turned a bit cocky when he stated, “Imma run through him” after he was asked whether Ortiz stood a chance before him or not.

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However, that wasn’t the end of it. The Bodybuilder also had his next opponent in mind. It was none other than Jake Paul who found a lot of success in boxing.

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Big Boy said, “I’ll just go ahead and say a big name. You know. Jake Paul. Yeah, why not. You know what I mean, he’s the one making the most noise in the influencer space. So, we could run with Jake Paul next.”

Only time has the answer to whether Big Boy will be able to back his words or not. What is your opinion regarding this?

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Souvik Roy

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Souvik Roy is currently a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. An avid UFC follower, Souvik combined his love for the sport and his passion for words to turn his interest into his Livelihood. A Diploma holder in Electrical Engineering, Souvik has worked as a Freelance Link Builder and Content Writer previously and wrote for various clients and businesses.
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